Senat

Sen. Loren Legarda has called for a Senate inquiry into the exclusion of 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas from a government assistance program.

6. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet Fakten geprüft

Democrats see opportunities in a handful of Republican-held seats in 2026, but the Senate’s arithmetic means multiple wins could still fall short of a governing majority.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson will deliver a 'Chairman’s Progress Report' on the flood control scandal as a privilege speech when the Senate resumes session. In a dzMM interview, he said it may occur tomorrow or Tuesday and include new documents or evidence. He called the scandal worse than the pork barrel scam.

2. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Senate may convene as an impeachment court this month and start a full trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said. This timeline depends on the House of Representatives approving the complaint. Duterte faces accusations of misusing confidential funds and other charges.

The House justice committee unanimously voted on April 29 to find probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte based on two complaints. The complaints will be consolidated before transmission to the House plenary. If approved, Duterte would become the first Philippine official impeached twice.

29. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Jorge Messias, der von Lula für den STF nominierte brasilianische Generalstaatsanwalt, passierte nach einer achtstündigen Anhörung den Verfassungs- und Justizausschuss (CCJ) des Senats mit 16 zu 11 Stimmen. Die Abstimmung war die knappste seit der Rückkehr zur Demokratie und stieß auf Widerstand, insbesondere von Senatspräsident Davi Alcolumbre. Er benötigt nun 41 Stimmen im Plenum des Senats, um die Vakanz von Luís Roberto Barroso zu besetzen.